Impressions of the Middle East
Herbie Mann · 1967
44 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion · disco · bossa nova
A vibrant blend of jazz and Middle Eastern influences, rich with melodic flutes and rhythmic percussion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- immersive journey through cultures
- vibrant rhythms for exploration
- rich melodies for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, fast tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'Impressions of the Middle East' came after Herbie Mann's successful foray into world music with 'Memphis Underground'. By this time, Mann was exploring new musical territories, merging traditional Middle Eastern sounds with jazz, reflecting his ongoing artistic evolution and interest in global rhythms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Stan Getz· Weather Report
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turkish Coffee 5:01
- 2 Incense 7:19
- 3 Odalisque 7:43
- 4 Do Wah Diddy Diddy 2:38
- 5 Uskudar 3:38
- 6 The Oud and the Pussycat 5:04
- 7 Yavuz 4:37
- 8 Dance of the Semites 4:29
- 9 Eli Eli 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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